What is an avoidant attachment style?
As the term avoidant translates, people with avoidant attachment styles dislike proximity and intimacy. For instance, when your partner wants to come closer to you in terms of intimacy, you tend to withdraw and take a step away from them.
In this essence, the avoidant attachment style refers to an attachment style where a partner deals with most of their problems alone and does not wish to share their personal issues with their partner.
How do I know whether I’m a victim of an avoidant attachment style?
Here are seven primary signs that you have an avoidant attachment style:
You lack trust in others!
This is one of the major problems that people with avoidant attachment styles face! How much do you trust your partner? To what extent do you open up to others? That’s food for thought!
You always pull back!
People with an avoidant attachment style see intimacy as a means to losing their independence. If you are the kind of woman who avoids being vulnerable to a man, you fit in this group.
You protect your independence dearly!
There is nothing wrong with being independent, especially when referring to women; however, if you are the kind of woman who does not ask for any form of help from your husband, even in the most necessary circumstances, watch out!
You don’t open up!
It is common, especially for women, to discuss their feelings with their partners. However, if you are the kind of woman who finds it terribly difficult to discuss your emotions with the man you love, this could be another sign that you have an avoidant attachment style.
You walk away from arguments!
If you are the type of person who walks away whenever a conflict occurs, then you have an avoidant attachment style. In this case, if you prefer walking out on your partner in the middle of an argument instead of sitting and discussing the matter with them, then you fit in this category.
Focusing on the negative aspects of the relationship!
Do you find nothing good in your relationship? This could be another sign that you have an avoidant attachment style! If you are the kind of partner who keeps returning to the negative aspects of the relationship, it’s time to watch out!
Avoiding physical touches!
When was the last time you cuddled? This is another critical sign to watch. People with avoidant attachment styles dislike physical touches from other people, including their partners, such as hugging, cuddling, holding hands, and other forms of touches.
How do I handle these signs?
Self-regulation
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- Think before you act
- This means to take control of all your behaviors
- It also means understanding all the things that trigger your emotions
Start opening up to your partners and letting them know your needs and desires
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- Women, let your man know how you want to be loved!
Start challenging your personality by resisting negative emotions within you.